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Join us for Back-to-School Night in Mr. Mooney's English IV Class! As we embark on an exciting year of World Literature, students will explore classical texts including "Oedipus," "Hamlet," and "Frankenstein." Mr. Mooney, with a decade of teaching experience and a Master's in Education, is dedicated to supporting each student’s growth. Stay informed through School Loop and our class website for current assignments and grading updates. Let’s make this year a successful one together!
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Back-to-School Night Welcome to Mr. Mooney's English IV Class! • E-mail: msmooney@capousd.org • Website: www.mrmooney.com
Introduction School Loop via www.tesorohighschool.com www.mrmooney.com Current assignments/books/essays State Standards/For the YEAR Oedipus Creative Group Project Persuasive essay (SAT format) Research Paper Very nice job turning in assignments thus far! E-mail: msmooney@capousd.org English IV: World Lit Overview *Grades are published to School Loop at least 1-2 times a week
Mr. Mooney’s Background 10th year of teaching B.S. Journalism, Boston University, English Minor U.S. Marine Corps Officer, 1996-2000 USMC Reserves 2000-2002 Master’s of Education, National University California Teaching Credential, Single Subject: English Courses previously taught: CECA, English 1, English 1 Accelerated, English 2, English 2 Accelerated, English 2 IDEA Accelerated, English 3, Intermediate Composition, Sports Literature, Advanced Placement English Language & Composition (8th year) Other sports/activities: Reading Initiative Club Advisor Speech & Debate Club Advisor Investment Club Advisor Grad. Speech Coordinator SAT/College Essay Tutoring Writing Letters of Rec.
Current Units in World Lit - Hebrew Literature Intro - Classical Greek Lit (Oedipus the King & poetry from Horace, etc.) - Chinese and Japanese Lit - The Canterbury Tales - Hamlet - Don Quixote • Took the Oedipus text today/yesterday • Currently working on Oedipus Creative Group Projects 1st Semester
World Lit:2nd Semester Frankenstein By Mary Shelley Metamorphosis By Franz Kafka Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe *Heart of Darkness By Joseph Conrad
English 4 World Lit • Prep. for College Writing, Reading Comprehension, Analysis • Multiple “Timed” writings • I want everyone to PASS – “no man left behind” • Procedures for the class • Please help me by staying on top of your son/daughter’s progress • I will strive to update grades weekly. • (These are my largest classes in 9 years of teaching) • Syllabus/Grading/Homework or other questions?????????
Questions? Thank you for bringing me such wonderful students!